1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · N331 HLW
1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/06/1996. Recorded mileage 126,879 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
N331 HLW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 126,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N331 HLW Mileage History
- 08/06/200693,109 mi
- 31/05/2007100,507 mi+7,398 mi
- 21/05/2008104,681 mi+4,174 mi
- 11/05/2009111,074 mi+6,393 mi
- 11/05/2009111,074 mi
- 16/08/2010115,100 mi+4,026 mi
- 16/08/2010115,100 mi
- 01/10/2011117,299 mi+2,199 mi
- 29/10/2012118,682 mi+1,383 mi
- 29/03/2014121,344 mi+2,662 mi
- 18/05/2015122,388 mi+1,044 mi
- 18/05/2015122,388 mi
- 25/04/2016122,725 mi+337 mi
- 11/05/2017122,755 mi+30 mi
- 31/05/2018122,762 mi+7 mi
- 30/05/2019123,666 mi+904 mi
- 25/11/2020124,602 mi+936 mi
- 16/02/2022124,997 mi+395 mi
- 25/02/2022125,034 mi+37 mi
- 25/03/2023125,758 mi+724 mi
- 25/03/2023125,758 mi
- 20/12/2024126,879 mi+1,121 mi
Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
N331 HLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (N331 HLW) between June 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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